Machine control
– Operating elements
Operating the machine control
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4.3
Operating the machine control
4.3.1
Main screen
The machine control switches to the main screen after it has been turned on or a setting has been
completed. This means that the previously selected settings (indicated by signal lights where applicable)
are adopted and that the nominal value for the current (A) is shown in the left-hand welding data display.
The right-hand display shows the nominal value for the welding voltage (V). The control always switches
back to the main screen after 4 sec.
4.3.2
Welding power setting
The welding power is adjusted with the welding power rotary knob (click wheel). You can also adjust the
parameters in the operation sequence or settings in the different machine menus.
4.3.3
Setting advanced welding parameters (Expert menu)
The Expert menu contains functions and parameters which cannot be set directly in the machine control
or which do not need to be et on a regular basis. The number and display of these parameters depends
on the previously selected welding procedure or the functions. To select them hold the welding power
click wheel (> 2 s). Select the required parameter/menu item by turning (navigating) and pressing the
click wheel.
4.3.4
Changing basic settings (machine configuration menu)
The basic welding system functions can be adjusted in the machine configuration menu. Only
experienced users should change the settings
> see 5.5 chapter
.
4.3.5
Lock function
The lock function protects against accidental adjustment of the device settings.
The user can switch the lock function on or off by pressing the button for a long time from each machine
control or accessory component with the symbol
.
